Private Criminal Justice

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'In this smart, fair-minded, and important book, Ric Simmons provides an eye-opening tour of the vast range of private services that sidestep and offer alternatives to the criminal legal system. He shows that 'private criminal justice' can't be assessed without understanding the problems of public criminal justice - and vice versa.' David Alan Sklansky, Stanley Morrison Professor of Law, Stanford Law School 'In Private Criminal Justice, Ric Simmons opens our eyes to a criminal justice system unfamiliar to most people and yet of enormous importance: the entirely private world of policing, adjudication, and punishment in the United States. These are not just vigilantes and volunteers, but also highly sophisticated actors and institutions that rival small cities in size. This timely and compelling book is a must-read, not just to understand private justice, but also to learn important lessons that can apply to our troubled public justice system.' Elizabeth E. Joh, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, UC Davis, School of Law '[The author] offers nuanced and grounded understandings of different perspectives missing in many traditional textbooks, and advocates exploring both systems in tandem to meet multiple needs. This volume will appeal to public audiences seeking insight into the criminal justice system, as well as students, scholars, and practitioners researching criminal justice, law, and public safety. Those with community-facing criminal justice roles may find the analysis especially useful in addressing community members' concerns ... Highly recommended.' J. Bonnan-White, CHOICE